The Economic Times

Notification for Rajya Sabha election issued; March 5 last day for filing nomination

The election notification for seven Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra has been released. Polling is scheduled for March 16. The deadline for nominations is March 5. Members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly will cast their votes. The terms of seven current Rajya Sabha members are ending in April. Sharad Pawar's decision on seeking re-election remains unconfirmed.